Sec. 1. That it shall be unlawful for any person to fire or shoot any gun, pistol, firecracker or any kind of fireworks or pyrotechnics in the corporate limits of the city of McKinney, tending to annoy persons passing in the streets, alleys or along the sidewalks or public highways of said city of McKinney, or to frighten horses or teams in any of the streets, alleys, or public square or highways of said city.

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Sec. 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined in any sum not to exceed one hundred dollars, provided, that however the blasting for water in wells and the firing off of guns or pistols at the battery of a gunsmith at whose shop firearms are made and repaired, or at any regularly licensed shooting gallery shall not be construed as a violation of this ordinance, and it is provided further, that nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to apply to sheriffs and other officers, acting under order of court, or any person acting under authority of law nor to prevent the mayor from granting permits for the playing of bands in parades and processions, provided that whenever any accident or damage to persons or property is occasioned by reason of the playing of any band, the parties playing and not the city, shall be responsible for such damage.